Individual Meatloaves with Bacon Crisps

1. 1

   Put oven rack in middle positionand preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Line a shallow baking pan with foil.

3. 3

   Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until just softened, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir together bread crumbs,milk, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Gently combine meat if necessary, then add to bread-crumb mixture along with onion mixture and gently knead with your hands until just combined.

6. 6

   (Mixture will be moist.

7. 7

   Wipe out skillet and reserve.)

8. 8

   Using a 1-cup measure, drop slightly rounded cups of mixture into baking pan and lightly pat to form 4 domes.

9. 9

   Stir together ketchup and vinegar and spoon over mounds.

10. 10

    Bake meatloaves until center of each loaf registers 155F on thermometer, about 25 minutes.

11. 11

    While meatloaves bake, cook bacon in skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes.

12. 12

    Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

13. 13

    Turn on broiler and broil meatloaves 2 to 3 inches from heat until glaze is slightly caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes.

14. 14

    Serve meatloaves topped with bacon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.